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Theocracy
Theocracy, meaning "rule of God," is a form of government characterized by divine guidance.
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Why is ancient Egypt an example of theocracy?
They believed that god has chosen their king, theocracy means to be chosen by god.
Iran is classified as a theocracy, governed by 86 elected religious leaders known as the Assembly of Experts and one Supreme Leader as head of state.
Who holds the power in theocracy?
A theocracy is a government where the rulers have power by a set of religious beliefs.
What was the city of Geneva like under Calvin's Theocracy?
It was extremely depressing for civilians and Calvin forced religion and politics among the people of Geneva.
Priests who were interested in political power. Theocracy is not a new concept; it was common in ancient Egypt and other ancient cultures. It may have existed even in prehistoric times.
What type of Government turn in success Theocracy Democracy Aristocracy or Monarchy?
Theocracy..! That's it!
How did theocracy evolve in the roman empire?
While the Roman Empire was never a theocracy as we know it - it was not ruled by a priesthood in the name of any deity - it is also true that Roman emperors did often declare themselves to be gods, and erected shrines to themselves. That was a quasi-theocracy - much like the current government of North Korea, which has deified the current dictator, Kim Jong Il.
What are the good things about theocracy?
- people who were part of a theocracy didn't have arguments about who's religion was better because they had the same religion (except in cases where a minority dissents)
- they also didn't need to go through the chaos and pandemonium and confusion of electing a government.
- they really were kind of bossed around and the folks who were spontaneous enough didn't really have to think about what to do and what to wear, go to, and obey.
- people who liked that religion really much actually liked being part of that way of life
Was Salem Massachusetts a theocracy?
it was a thoecracy beacuase of a man names James theoc... he founded this system in salewm
A theocracy is a state or nation ruled by religious leaders wielding political, civil and military power not by civil leaders. Literally it means "ruled by god" from the Greek theos 'god' and kratos 'a regime' or 'strength'. Iran's supreme leader is an Ayatollah, a Muslim cleric. As he wields power not and is not just a figurehead, Iran is a theocracy. The Vatican, while not recognised as a full state, is also a theocracy. Afghanistan under the Taliban was a theocracy.
Many use the term to describe countries that are heavily influenced by religion; Saudi Arabia, Yemen and even the US under Bush (this is not a political statement, just what some said). Others have described Ireland and Italy (amongst others) in the same way as the majority of people felt a huge affiliation to the Vatican.
Finally, Britain's monarch is the head of the state church and the titular leader but as the monarch has little real power Britain cannot be called a theocracy in any meaningful sense.
No, Greece was not a theocracy because it was never directly ruled by priests
